Skin in the Game, a new documentary premiering on Sunday, March 23 at 8:30 pm on NITV, SBS, and SBS On Demand, sees Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman Marlee Silva explore the intersection of rugby league and violence against women in Australia. Silva, daughter of rugby league legend Rod “Rocket” Silva, uses her personal connection to the sport to ask tough questions.
Here’s the Lowdown: The documentary follows Marlee Silva as she examines the role of rugby league in Australian society, particularly regarding violence against women. With statistics showing one woman a week is killed by a current or former partner in Australia, Silva investigates what the sport can do to address this critical issue. The program features interviews with prominent figures like Phil Gould, Nicho Hynes, Peter V’landys, Lavinia Gould, Marina Go, and Rod Silva.
What This Means Now: The documentary is airing at a time when domestic and family violence is a major concern in Australia. Skin in the Game aims to spark a national conversation about the responsibility of sports, and specifically rugby league, in promoting positive change. The airdate is March 23rd.
The Bigger Picture: Skin in the Game explores both the positive and negative aspects of rugby league’s influence. It shows the sport can improve lives, but also shows the darker side of the sport, when it comes to violence against women. By combining personal stories with insights from key figures in the sport, the documentary looks to present a new way forward for rugby league and its place in the larger issue of violence against women.
